Welsh harpist and composer Amanda Whiting is releasing a new EP June 6 on First Word Records. Can You See Me Now? is available for pre-order on Bandcamp. The album will be available in vinyl format in addition to digital download and streaming options.
Whiting is known for her contributions to the UK jazz scene, and a press release describes this album as “laidback [and] deliciously jazzy.” “Thematically, the EP is about the journey as a woman and the stages of life,” Whiting says. “[It’s about] standing up and being seen. An important and profound message in the world today!” In a poem containing the album title, Whiting writes, “… Lift your veil, show your worth. We are women, we are strong. / Can you see me now? / Can you hear my dreams? / Can you feel my intentions? / I’m here to be seen.”
Whiting has performed, toured, and collaborated with a variety of artists, including Matthew Halsall, Rebecca Vasmant, DJ Yoda, Gizmo Varillas, and Chip Wickham. She has also performed with her own trio at numerous festivals across Europe. Whiting has previously released three solo albums on Jazzman Records, and a remix project for the Albert’s Favourites imprint. She has also released the albums The Liminality of Her and A Christmas Cwtch on First Word Records, both reviewed in Harp Column. Whiting is also a Harp Column Music artist and Harp Column Academy master teacher. Learn more on Whiting’s website.
